Massive winter storms on the East Coast and Nothern States. Nor'easter is coming
The Northeastern US is preparing for a winter storm expected to deliver several inches of snow and cause coastal flooding across various states. You can follow the current situation here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/national/weather-forecast-maps
5:51 AM EST, February 13, 2024
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), winter weather advisories are in place for numerous northeastern states until Tuesday evening. The NWS predicts that the storm may dump up to a foot of snow in parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, while New York City could receive as much as eight inches by Wednesday.
The mayor of New York, Eric Adams commented the situation on Twitter and announced "decisive action"
New York City public schools will suspend in-person classes on Tuesday due to predictions of up to 8 inches of snow accumulation. Authorities are advising residents in the affected areas to refrain from traveling and to anticipate major delays at airports as the storm approaches
Municipal authorities have announced that winds could reach speeds of 40 mph, with thundersnow likely around sunrise. Should the city accumulate 6 inches or more of snow, it would mark the largest snowstorm since January 2022.
- Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commute - the National Weather Service said in an alert.
Preparatory measures ahead of the snowstorm were also announced by Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee.
Source: Independent, Fox Wheater, The Guardian, CNN
